I’ve been researching Islam for my screenplay.
There are 1.8 billion Muslims in the world. Many believe in setting up Islamist states wherever possible. Although the stated principles behind them are admirable (compassion, equity, etc.), they think this can be done through Islamic Caliphates, Amirs. We know, due to the imperfections of men, this doesn't work.
A "religious" dictator's knife is just as sharp and feels the same across your neck as a "secular" one.
So, my question is this: While it's politically correct to say we don't have a war on Islam, the fact remains that some beliefs widely held by Muslims are inimical and disastrous to our way of life. Maybe it's not a full-fledged war, but it's a battle against tyrannical ideas cloaked with wonderful-sounding platitudes.
One Islamic writer says that Christianity tries to change human nature and that Islam recognizes it for what it is and works with it. Either extreme would seem unwise. Stifling and smothering our basic natures, or giving in to our most base inclinations, presents two roads to hell for both Christians and Muslims. I'd bet it's those who seek balance in either who find heaven.
Loren M. Lambert © January 24, 2010
There are 1.8 billion Muslims in the world. Many believe in setting up Islamist states wherever possible. Although the stated principles behind them are admirable (compassion, equity, etc.), they think this can be done through Islamic Caliphates, Amirs. We know, due to the imperfections of men, this doesn't work.
A "religious" dictator's knife is just as sharp and feels the same across your neck as a "secular" one.
So, my question is this: While it's politically correct to say we don't have a war on Islam, the fact remains that some beliefs widely held by Muslims are inimical and disastrous to our way of life. Maybe it's not a full-fledged war, but it's a battle against tyrannical ideas cloaked with wonderful-sounding platitudes.
One Islamic writer says that Christianity tries to change human nature and that Islam recognizes it for what it is and works with it. Either extreme would seem unwise. Stifling and smothering our basic natures, or giving in to our most base inclinations, presents two roads to hell for both Christians and Muslims. I'd bet it's those who seek balance in either who find heaven.
Loren M. Lambert © January 24, 2010
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